Eurovision expands into Asia with 10-nation song contest
As the original event faces discord and boycotts on its 70th anniversary, Bangkok will host the inaugural spin-off Eurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition. The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision song contest Asia will take place in Thailand’s capital on Saturday 14 November, the Switzerland-based o
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Eurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition.
The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision song contest Asia will take place in Thailand’s capital on Saturday 14 November, the Switzerland-based organisation announced on Tuesday. Broadcasters from 10 countries have confirmed their participation.
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- Eurovision expands into Asia with 10-nation song contestGuardian - World · Philip Oltermann European culture editor · Mar 31, 2026, 12:33 PM
- ‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contestGuardian - World · Philip Oltermann European culture editor · Mar 31, 2026, 12:33 PM
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